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Four Oaks

Kinship Navigator Supervisor-ANKENY

Ankeny, IA · On-site

$18.75 - $25.50/hr

As the Statewide Kinship Navigator Supervisor this position leads and manages the RRTS model, overseeing the work of the Kinship Specialists as well as the daily service area operations related to ...

KVC Health Systems

Kinship Care Coordinator

Olathe, KS · On-site

$18.25 - $24.50/hr

Join our team as a Kinship Care Coordinator! KVC Kansas | Full-Time | Topeka, Kansas The Kinship Care Coordinator is responsible for completing home studies on relatives that have been identified as ...

Graham Windham

Kinship Home Finder (62797)

Bronx, NY

$21.25 - $25/hr

Kinship Home Finder About Graham Windham In full partnership with families & communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference to children, youth and families affected by abuse ...

Four Oaks

Kinship Navigator - Social Worker

Ankeny, IA · On-site

As the Kinship Navigator Specialist you will provide individualized services that incorporate the voices of children, parents, kin, fictive kin and community partners in order to achieve positive ...

Family Forward

Kinship Navigator

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$19.23 - $21.16/hr

Description As a Kinship Navigator at FamilyForward, you will assist kin caretakers in understanding the complex legal, educational, and medical systems they will interact with, as well as a variety ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for kinship in the United States is $20.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $22.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a kinship worker?

Kinship workers are professionals who support families where children are being cared for by relatives or close family friends (kinship carers) instead of their biological parents. Their role involves assessing the needs of both the child and the carers, providing support and guidance, helping with access to services, and ensuring the child's welfare. Kinship workers also assist with navigating legal processes and may offer emotional and practical support to help families maintain stable, nurturing homes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a kinship caregiver, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Kinship Caregiver, you need a basic understanding of child development, caregiving experience, and often completion of background checks or relevant training. Familiarity with child welfare systems, case management software, and sometimes state-mandated caregiver courses is usually required. Patience, resilience, and strong communication skills are crucial for navigating family dynamics and supporting children through transitions. These skills ensure children receive stable, nurturing care and help caregivers effectively collaborate with social services and support networks.

How does a kinship worker typically collaborate with social workers and foster families to support children in care?

Kinship Workers play a crucial role in bridging communication between social workers, foster families, and children placed in kinship care. They often coordinate meetings, facilitate support plans, and help ensure that the child's needs are being met within the family environment. Collaboration involves regular check-ins, advocating for necessary services, and providing guidance to relatives who may be new to the foster care system. This teamwork is essential for creating a stable, nurturing home and addressing any challenges that arise during the placement.
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Infographic showing various Kinship job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,034 per year, or $20.2 per hour.

Kinship Navigator Supervisor-DUBUQUE

Four Oaks Family & Children Services

Dubuque, IA • On-site

$18.50 - $24.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

What you will do?

As the Statewide Kinship Navigator Supervisor this position leads and manages the RRTS model, overseeing the work of the Kinship Specialists as well as the daily service area operations related to approval and support of Relative, Kinship and Fictive Kin Families. This position ensures that the RRTS Kinship Services Program is designed, implemented, and operating effectively, allowing children to achieve successful outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides case-level supervision for all assigned Kinship Specialists as needed.
  • Assures that all policies are followed and that outcomes are achieved per contractual agreements.
  • Provides regular supervision to Kinship Specialists guiding staff in ways that achieve desired contractual goals.
  • Coordinates service provision in assigned region, with particular emphasis on meeting contractual expectations for frequency, duration, and mode on monthly supportive contacts.
  • Assures that each staff is trained in Kinship Navigator service delivery.
  • Works with the Quality and Compliance staff to ensure that the database captures the necessary information on all cases. Utilizes Quality Dashboard to provide individual Caseworker supervision related directly to individual performance in meeting contract expectations.
  • Reviews 100% of monthly reports prior to submission, ensuring a thorough and unbiased assessment of family strengths and suitability for KPC approval and/or adoption approval.
  • Assigns families to the Kinship Specialist for licensing and/or support.
  • Ensures Myevolv is updated timely with current family and child placement information.
  • Assures timely, professional, and effective connections between Four Oaks

and HHS Licensing/Social Work Case Managers, Supervisors, and Social Work Administrators.

  • Coaches, mentors and supports Caseworkers in meeting contract requirements regarding services and support, track and monitor individual and collective Caseworker job performance.
  • Effectively leads staff to ensure that clients have successful outcomes, coordinating with Success and/or Case Managers (internal and external) to ensure services provided enable successful outcomes.
  • Provides temporary caseload coverage due to position vacancy or employee leave.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.
  • Supervises Kinship Navigators with the RRTS contract by doing the following:
    • Documents service delivery including objectives of services and resources provided or referred.
    • Assists with program design by leveraging professional knowledge base to develop effective, standards-based treatment and care protocols.
    • Provides plan for and may participate in direct coverage of activities with clients.
    • Creates a positive, outcome-oriented culture for staff and managers under his/her oversight.
    • Oversees the hiring, development, supervision, and retention of qualified staff in his/her/their assigned programs.
    • Implements and provides leadership interpretation/guidance for agency policies and procedures.
    • Provides case, skill and/or personal supervision dependent on assigned program responsibilities.
    • Supervises staff on quality and timeliness of service provision and case progress.
    • Performs all other duties as assigned.

What you need:

BA Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences or related field plus one year of related experience. At least one year of previous supervisory experience is highly preferred. Knowledge of foster care and adoption systems is preferred.

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